General Writing Task 1 – How To Write a Formal IELTS Letter

To write a high-scoring formal IELTS letter, you need to get the structure right. This is one of the things you’ll learn in this lesson.

The lesson will also take you step-by-step through the whole process of writing a formal letter.

Here’s what we’ll be covering:

• 6 part letter structure
• Formal or informal? – how to tell the difference
• 4 simple steps of letter planning
• Sample letter

I’ve also created step-by-step lessons with model answers for each of the 7 most common IELTS topics. You’ll find them all on my YouTube channel and on the website via this link to the writing menu page:

[diego_ariel]

Thank you Jacky! It was really informative. Best wishes :)

[kurtgisi]

Is it looks like so formal introduction ? =))

I am writing to thank you for your sincere offer to participate in goodbye party at the company.
Unfortunately, I am unable to come as the date is my anniversary of marriage. Actually, I was really keen on come the party until to learn that my wife has booked two tickets for the live performance that I would like really to see.

[cello]

anyone knows what's the format of letter with thru channel

[suhannaahmed]

Hello madam thanks for sharing this useful video plz I was confused about the phrasal verbs of the writing task 1 general which letter were used I request from u to make asummary about that thank u so much !

[srv_lenny]

There are a few errors in this essay:
- you made me "feel" welcome
- It is because of you that i have received ( not been received )